Machining

With a focus on the company's flagship initiative "Road to Automation," Rollomatic Inc. hosted OpenHouse 2025 at the grinding machine builder's headquarters in Mundelein, Illinois, Nov. 4-5.

In 2025, KBC Tools and Machinery is celebrating its 60-year anniversary. The six-decade legacy that began when Karel Bass started the ball rolling with a determination to "sell the best tooling at the best prices."

Quaker Houghton, a Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, industrial process fluids company with many decades of metalworking expertise, has developed QH FLUID INTELLIGENCE™ as a comprehensive digital solution engineered for the demanding requirements of modern machining environments.

The rapid development of artificial intelligence and the usability of large language models have promised to transform industries on a large scale, but first engineers must figure out how to integrate intelligent systems with real-world manufacturing methods.

When surface finish, diameter, straightness, or roundness requirements are closer than traditional drilling operations can produce, it may be necessary to add a drill, endmill or single-point boring tool to the operation, often at the expense of poor chip control.

Ceratizit developed its new MaxiMill – S-Power face milling cutters with 12 insert pockets at Ø63 mm and double-sided indexable inserts to handle the tool wear, burr formation, and breakout challenges that the company says are typical in cast iron machining applications.

Sumitomo Electric Carbide Inc. (SCI) has strengthened its support for the aerospace industry with the development of its Aerospace Business Development (ABD) Team.

Advances in 5-axis CNC machining centers and turn-mill machines now enable manufacturers to cut gears with precision and efficiency—using specialized tools designed for multipurpose platforms. Star SU offers a range of tools that work with universal CNC machines to unlock gear manufacturing flexibility.

The xsTECH Pro CNC desktop router from Tormach, which was designed for education and training environments, combines professional-level machining capabilities and features with a safe, approachable design that fits seamlessly into classrooms, STEM labs and makerspaces, the company says.

NTK Cutting Tools has launched the new "ECO Series" line as an addition to its existing "Thread Whirling" product line. Compared to conventional Thread Whirling tools, the company says this new series offers significant cost advantages because it allows users to select the number of teeth and corners on the insert according to the workpiece.

Innovative Products of America (IPA) has expanded its BrushAll line with the launch of ultra-thin Diamond Grinding & Cut-Off Wheels, as well as a new Type-27 cut-off and grinding wheel. According to the company, the wheels are built with advanced core bonding technology, and each wheel fully exposes its diamond particles for maximum cutting and grinding efficiency, while a reinforced steel core maintains shape, stability, and precision under heavy use.

The Ultrasonic 60 Precision machine from DMG MORI offers a cost-effective entry into the precision machining of hard, brittle materials such as silicon carbide, Zerodur, and hard metals.